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Reviewer: synthroid, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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Current Rating: 5

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Current Rating: 1

Comment: I have never felt good since I've been on this medication. I am always tired and now overweight. I have complained to doctors and nobody listens. I have friends and relatives saying the same things.Why doesn't somebody really find out the truth about this product and the thyroid problems and try to help once and for all.

Comment:I have never felt good since I've been on this medication. I am always tired and now overweight. I have complained to doctors and nobody listens. I have friends and relatives saying the same things.Why doesn't somebody really find out the truth about this product and the thyroid problems and try to help once and for all. Hide Full Comment

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Reviewer: Bon Bon, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 2

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment: In the 50's I was treated with radiation for illness (phenmonia) at the hospital when I was a small child, however, later they stopped the use of radiation (involving the throid glands) as treatment for illness, which later they discovered it affects the throid glands. I went to an Endodrinologist in the 70's for five years (horrible)- On and then off of medicine for thyroid (At end, he s
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Comment:In the 50's I was treated with radiation for illness (phenmonia) at the hospital when I was a small child, however, later they stopped the use of radiation (involving the throid glands) as treatment for illness, which later they discovered it affects the throid glands. I went to an Endodrinologist in the 70's for five years (horrible)- On and then off of medicine for thyroid (At end, he said I was OK). The medicine made me feel sick to my stomach. Then when I reached 48 and was tested by my family physician I was put on synthroid and increase the dosage over time to generic. For ten years I have taken this drug. Results: I developed hypertension, leg and muscle pain/aches, weight gain, trouble sleeping at night after working all day, headaches, my energy never came back, trouble sometimes with breathing and feeling like a frog is in my throat, sluggish, anxiety attacks (feels like a heart attack), uncontrollable diareha at times, not the say the mid-life issues I have faced and I never felt good on this drug - Synthroid. Expensive out-of-pocket even with insurance ($500 deductible) for doctor's visit, test and drug - synthroid (after years, then went to generic and had to increase the dosage). You always want to trust the doctor's help and believe in them to stay well, but I have seen no prevention. Still too many questions in my mind. Not satisfied, yet, after all these years. Hide Full Comment

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Comment: I have been taking this drug for about 4 weeks. I will have my thyroid performance checked around January to see how effective it is. 50 MCG. I decided to take the drug when I get up early in the morning to go to the bathroom then I do not have to wait for the coffee and toast when I get up for the day. I think this works best for me. My muscle and joint aches have subsided. No real weight lo
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Comment:I have been taking this drug for about 4 weeks. I will have my thyroid performance checked around January to see how effective it is. 50 MCG. I decided to take the drug when I get up early in the morning to go to the bathroom then I do not have to wait for the coffee and toast when I get up for the day. I think this works best for me. My muscle and joint aches have subsided. No real weight loss yet but I am hopeful.Hide Full Comment

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